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General law
Common terminology used in legal business.
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Warrant, bench
Legal services; General law
A writ authorised by judge for a search, seizure, arrest, etc.
Subpoena
Legal services; General law
Written legal order directing a person to appear in court to testify, etc.
Arraign
Legal services; General law
To formally advise defendant of the charges at an initial court appearance
Calendar, court
Legal services; General law
Official scheduling calendar for a particular court, usually scheduled by the court clerk
